Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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